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THE HONG KONG TRANSFER & LIGHTER CO.

St. George's Building, 2nd Floor

WHAT you need.. WHEN you need it!

Phone. 23639.

We guarantee prompt delivery of Cargo ex ships delivered to all parts of Hong Kong and South China.

Also passengers" lug- gage called for and placed on board out going ships.

WE ARE AT YOUR SERVICE,

BATHING COSTUME :-

Viking,

Hollywood,

Ocean,

etc., etc.

THE BAKILLY CO., LTD.

153-155, Des Voeux Read Central.

Save

GENERAL

REDUCTIONS

AND

COUNTLESS

BARGAINS

AT EVERY

DEPARTMENT.

EXAMINATIONS.

THE IMPORTANCE OF CERTIFICATES.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CANDIDATES, ATTITUDE.

I

Hotel Strathcona

Moreover, our typical British lad|........................2319 £86-15££||||||||||RAN brings forward another count in his Indictment. Ho says this, in offect: "How do you expect me to 'swat' up Shakespeare, Matthew Arnold, one- act plays, languages, physics, chem- istry, and so on during the cricketi senson? Not one of the books I have to read a half as interesting as the championship table, and the averages. Set an examination on cricket and I defy you to stump me.

Manchester July 14.

•Examinations are topical subjects It's worse than ever this year be- this month. They are the chief cause of the Test matches. If wo were asked what team to, select to concern of boys and girls at schools beat the Australians or how to play and colleges. In many districts Grimmett, we could all pass with they have now added intensive in-distinction. As things are, we have to bury ourselves. Indoors trying to terest to study or, to use schoolboy understand poetry and a lot more language, the annual agony has stuff that's no good

to anybody." begun.

That, in brief and with modifica Since discussing some points last tions, is the position of the school- week regarding the attitudes-of-boy-in 1930. He believes that the educational world is not rua pre- eandidates and the importance of

perly. He would be a strange 'boy | certificates as passports to business if he thought otherwise. and professional life, the writer has

The remedy suggested by the heard of another grievance which complainant in this case is, appar- the average healthy boy fond of antly, that examinations should be held when the weather is not inclt- sports

has against the existing ing boys and girls to spend their system. It is a grievance that spare hours on the playing fields. would not be considered weighty by They should be hold in winter when the learned men who "coneoct study indoors is not distasteful and is often welcomed even by those who puzzling questions," but that is, no

do not aspire to be oracles. So reason why they, in their fastnesses, drastic a change would overturn the should not be given the benefit of present regime, but what is the use youthful criticism. Way not Mr. of being a boy if one cannot produce Willett, the daylight-saving ad-revolutionary ideas? Manchester vocate, laughed at when he suggest- ed altering habits of nations by moving the hands of the clock? This healthy boy-and his number is legion-objects.to extra study and examinations at a time when the world out-of-doors is calling him to "A doctor told me that what the action and joy. He thinks the long Sydney University needs is a Billy summer evenings were made for his Sunday to throw a bomb into it and delight. His natural instincts urge blow it up for its lack of morals," him to play games till the sun goes declared the Rev. W. L. Jarvis, down, to run. and jump and romp.speaking at the Stanmore, Baptist care-free and happy. And on his Church. behalf It has to be said by im- partial adults that in the full splen dour of his youthful vitality he and his companions-boys or girls compose an inspiring open-air pic ture that is a strong argument against matriculation and other troubles in July!

Guardian.

"MODERN EDUCATION A DENIAL OF GOD."

He added that of 8,000 under- graduates of the Sydney University, 5,000 had come out sceptics and he could not find that the other 3,000 were active Christians. Modern education was a denial of God, and secular education gave the world the lost war, he said.

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The Hotel where personal service, makes your stay enjoyable.

RATES MODERATE,

CLAREMONT. PRIVATE HOTEL Austin Road, Kowloon, (Facing the Kowloon Cricket Club. Four minutes from ferry

by bus.)

Suites of rooms (single and double), hot and cold water system, all modern canitation, private bathrooms attached.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 1930.

LAMMERT BROS.

AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS

AND SURVEYORS,

-Public Auctions -

THE Undersigned have received

trix of the Estate of the late Mrs. Brotherton Harker to sell by Public Auction,

Tinstructions from the Execu

ON

MONDAY and TUESDAY, August 25 and 26, 1930, commencing each day at 10.30 a.m.

at No. 3, and 4, The Albany. A Quantity of

VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

----FURNITURE.

Comprising:-

'Phone 20022

FOR

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Twenty-Ave Words three Inver- tions prepaid $1. Every addi- tional word foar cents for three Insertions

All replies under this heading must be called 'for.

WANTED.

WANTED.-A Programme Secretary for the Hong Kong Broadcasting. Studio. Reply, stating full parti culara, qualifications and salary re

Box No. 663, eto "China

Teak Hatatands, Chesterfield quired. Mail." Couchea and Chairs, Bookcases, Side Tables, Pictures, Silver, and Brass Ware, Fonders, Ornaments, Curios, Carpets, Rugs, Curtains, Mauritius Palmis, Plates, etc., etc.)

Teak Dining Tables, Dining Chairs, Teak Sideboards, Teak Ice Chests, Dinner Waggon, Dinner Crockery, Glass Ware, E. P. Cut lery, Table Fans, Electric Lights & Fittings, Kitchen Utensils, etc.,

etc.

Teak and Iron Bedsteads, Teak Wardrobes with Bevelled Mirrors,

EXCLUSIVE TABLE Dressing Tables, Chests of Draw- ers, Washstands, Desks, etc., etc. also

entirely under European management.

Hotel has a splendid aspect in one of the finest locations in Kowloon, away from noise, yet easily accessible.

Terms very moderate. Reset- vations by letter or cable..

CLAREMONT

Tels.: 57389 & 57385 (Private). Telegraphic Add: "Fern" B.X. Our motto is "SERVICE.”

GENERAL NOTICES

ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE.

SCHOOL RE-OPENS, and New

on

Students received. at Stanley at 9.50a.m. September 1st

For Prospectus, apply to Mr. LI HOI-TUNG, "Mesara. Banker & Co., 4, Queen's Road C., or. the WARDEN, St. Stephen's College. Stanley.

KOWLOON-CANTON

NOTICE.

THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY IN- TFORMED that a REVISED

A Quantity of Blackwood Wäre and Jacobean Bedroom

Re

Sitting Room Suite One Fine Limoges Dinner Service.

Catalogues will be issued.

On View from Saturday, August 23, 1930.

TUITION GIVEN

HOME TUITION.

WESTOVER-STEVENAGE, Within an hour from London. In healthy haighbourhood. SCHOOL for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders the Principal. received in the House Individual care and attention. Particulars apply to:

of

MISS RUTH CULLEY

For

(Camb. Higher Local}, Camb. Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER,

(National Frodel Higher Certificate).

MISCELLANEOUS

TOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed."China M=0" DEce, No. 3A, Wyndham 8t. Tele- phone 20022.

IX

PUBLISHED ANNUALLY,

THE

X

Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. LONDON: DIRECTORY Hong Kong, August 18, 1930.

THE Undersigned have received Tin have receive

Auction

ON

WEDNESDAY, August 27, 1930, commencing at 10.30..a.m.,

at Godown No. 18, The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.

A Quantity of MISCELLANEOUS GOODS

Comprising:

J

with Provincial & Foreign Bections and Trado Headings in Five Languages, enables traders to 'communicate direct with

MANUFACTURERS & DEALERS in London and in the Provincial Towns and Industrial Centres of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the Continent Asia, of Europe, Africa, America, Australasia, etc. The names, addresses and other datolls are classified under more than 3,000 #rede headingu, including

+

EXPORT MERCHANTS with detailed particulars of the Goods shipped and the Colonibi and Foreign Marketa supplied.

One-inch BUSINESS CARDS of Firme desiring to extend their connections, or Trade Cards of

DEALERS SEEKING AGENCIES

Flour. Sulphate of Ammonia, Iron, Steel Sheets, Glass Bottles. Old Newspapers, Sugar, Matches, can be printed at a cost of £1. 10s. Od. RAILWAY.Personal Effects, Hair Oil, Cigars. for each trade heading under which they Cigarettes. Wire, Acid, Bar Ends, are inserted. Larger advertisements at Wood, Salt Fish, Tea. Razors,EIG' per page. Flate Cuttings. Wire Rope. Oll, The directory is invaluable to everyone Cotton Ware, Enamel Wure, Hemp, interested in overseas commerce, and Ct, ete.

a copy will be sent by parcel post for £, nett cash with order. THE LONDON DIRECTORY CO., LTD.. 25. Abchurch Lane, London, EC. 4,- England. BUSINESS ESTABLISHED IN 1841

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TIMETABLE will come into force on and from TUESDAY, 26th to August. Attention is drawn alterations to the time of arrival and departure of certain local trains.

As a result of improvements to the track between CANTON and SHEK LUNG the through journey is now reduced to 41⁄2 hours,

It is hoped to resume norma! running by the end of the year.

R. BAKER,

Manager. Kowloon, 22nd August, 1930.

NOTICE.

HOME of the Shareholders of the Hong Kong Realty and Trust Co., Ltd. have prepared a Requisi-

and

One Steam Launch "Seagull" lying off the Godowns.

One Locomotive Boller. One Stationary Steam Crane X (Smith's Lend), 6 Tons 18" Radius. On View from K.M. Lot 49. Terms: Cash on Delivery.

LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioneers. Hong Kong,. August 19, 1930.

UNCLAIMED TELEGRAMS.

THE EASTERN EXTENSION AUSTRALASIA & CHINA TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.

The following unclaimed tele- tion to be made to the Directors for grams are lying at the E.E. Tele- convening a Meeting to paas certain graph Co. Office, Hong Kong:- important Resolutions affecting the Company.

Any shareholder desiring to see or sign the Requisition should apply personally to the undersigned dur- ing office hours when full parti- cuiars will be gladly supplied, Hong Kong Shareholders"

Association.

O. F.. RIBEIRO,

⚫ Hon. Secretary.

1st floor, Bank of East Asia Building.

10, Des Voeux Road. Hong Kong, 20 August, 1980.

HONG KONG REALTY & TRUST COMPANY, LIMITED.

Annie Ling, Hong Kong Hotel, i from Honolulú,

Eastmart; from Cradleyheath. Fernandes, 100, Nathan Road, from Macao.

S. LACK,

Superintendent Hong Kong, August 21, 1930.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELEGRAPH CO., LTD.,

OF DENMARK. ·

The following unclaimed tele- gram is lying at the office of the Great Northern Telegraph Company (Limited) of Den-

mark:-

A Gottlieb, Peninsula Hotel, from AN INTERIM DIVIDEND of Brao.

A Thirty Cents per Share, in

respect of the year 1930, will be payable on THURSDAY, the 4th September, 1930, on which date Dividend Warrants may be obtain- ed on application at the Com pany's Office, Exchange Buliding. The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be: CLOSED from THURSDAY, the 28th August, 1930, to WEDNESDAY, the Brd September, 1930 (both days incl sive) during which period no transfer of shares can be, regla- tered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Acting

BE V. JESSEN,

* Superintendent. Hong Kong, August 20, 1930.

PROMPT REPAIRS

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Tel: 248113

PHOTO-SUPPLIES

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Price Moderate.

A Trial Order In Solicited

A. SEK & CO.

Tel. No. 23459. 26A, Des Voeux Road C., Hong Kong.

FOR SALE:

A selection of the best varieties of Reliable and Tested. Flower and Vegetable Seeds From

Mesara. Sulton & Sons, Reading and Megers. Arthur Yates & Co., Ltd., Sydney.

The opportunity of serving you will be a plecsure and your com- mands will have our best' atten- tion.

GRACA & CO., 10, WYNDHAM STREET, P.O. Box No, -620. HONG KONG.

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